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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,353 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
853 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Tell All the Children Our Story: Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America
Tonya Bolden
Lived experiences of Black children in America come to life through memories and mementos spanning from the colonial era
Ages 10–14
Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
Kathryn Lasky
Born into poverty, Sarah Breedlove Walker used her talent and determination to build a beauty empire and become a ground
Ages 8–12
Extraordinary Women Past and Present
The Untold Story of Bridget Mason
Artika R. Tyner
For children discovering that history is full of unsung heroes, this biography follows a woman's journey from enslavemen
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Ages 8–11
Forty-seven
Walter Mosley
Life under a brutal master feels hopeless for young 47 until he meets a mysterious runaway named Tall John who leads him
Ages 12–17
Why Heaven is Far Away
Julius Lester
Chaos erupts when animals and people use ladders to escape their problems, leading God and an angel named Shaniqua to mo
Ages 4–9
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond
Brenda Woods
Eleven-year-old Violet Diamond set out to find her paternal grandmother and embrace the African American heritage she ha
Ages 8–12
Roots and Blues: A Celebration
Arnold Adoff
Lyrical rhythms trace the story of the blues, from sounds of the earth and songs of freedom to the vibrant music of toda
Ages 9–14
Black Women of the Old West
William Loren Katz
Meet the courageous pioneers, from Biddy Mason to Mary Fields, who overcame the era of slavery to build lives and legaci
Ages 9–13
Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anne Rockwell
Born into slavery, a woman named Isabella uses her quick wit and courageous voice to campaign for freedom and rights acr
Ages 7–10
Catching the Fire: Philip Simmons, Blacksmith
Mary E. Lyons
The great-grandson of slaves uses fire and iron to create beautiful art, rising from a humble apprentice to a world-famo
Ages 8–12
Ma Dear's Aprons
Patricia C. McKissack
For children learning about the rhythms of a week, this heartwarming look at a hardworking mother's love explores how a
Ages 4–8
Legends in Sports
Jackie Robinson
Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout
Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier to become the first African American player in major league baseball in this ac
Ages 8–12
McKendree
Sandra Belton
Spending the summer of 1948 in West Virginia, Tilara visits a local home for the elderly where she finds a path toward s
Ages 10–14
Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir
Eloise Greenfield, Lessie Jones Little
Three generations of Black women share their childhood memories, tracing a family history that spans from the 1880s thro
Ages 9–12
Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History
Schele Williams
For parents looking to introduce Black history through a lens of strength and pride, focusing on the resilient spirit an
Ages 4–8
Graphic Library
Beacon to Freedom
Jenna Glatzer
A single flickering light in a window over the Ohio River guided more than 2,000 people toward safety on the Underground
Ages 7–10
In Their Own Words #1
Sojourner Truth
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Witness the life of a woman who escaped slavery to become a powerful voice for freedom and equality through this collect
Ages 8–12
Silent Thunder
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Siblings Summer and Rosco share their perspectives on life and the longing for freedom as the Civil War reaches their Vi
Ages 8–12
Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
William Loren Katz
This history traces the enduring connections and shared heritage between Black and Native American peoples from the earl
Ages 10–15
Good Hair
Yvonne Sewankambo
Birungi wishes her hair were different until a walk through town reveals a beautiful world of curls, kinks, braids, and
Ages 3–7
On My Journey Now Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals
Nikki Giovanni
For middle grade readers exploring the deep roots of Black history, this powerful collection reveals how spirituals serv
Ages 10–15
Mississippi Challenge
Mildred Pitts Walter
The long, courageous road to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unfolds through the stories of activists fighting for justice
Ages 10–14
Hyperion Chapters #1
The Kwanzaa Contest
Miriam Moore, Penny Taylor
Third-grader Ron may not have his sister's confidence, but he finds his own strength when he enters a Kwanzaa contest to
Ages 7–9
